Leslie Seiden, MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
7138 Lake Worth Rd. Suite D Lake Worth FL, 33467About
Dr. Leslie Seiden is a psychiatrist practicing in Lake Worth, FL. Dr. Seiden is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Seiden diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Seiden may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Seiden treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
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Education and Training
SUNY Downstate Medical Center MD 1968
Cornell University Bachelor's Degree 1964
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Biofeedback Certification Institute of America
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What happens if anxiety is left untreated?
It can worsen, remain the same or go away (if the anxiety is secondary to something going wrong in your life). Seeing a psychiatrist could help you. READ MORE
Does talking therapy help anxiety?
Absolutely if the anxiety is situational. Cognitive behavioral therapy is the best treatment but you need a very good therapist. READ MORE
How long can you stay on fluoxetine?
You can take it forever but usually after symptoms are gone you should taper off it after a year and see if you stay well. READ MORE
What are the different types of psychological tests?
You must ask a psychologist. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association
- American Medical Association
- Florida Medical Association
- Florida Psychiatric Society
Internships
- Washington DC VA Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- American Psychiatric Association
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Get to know Psychiatrist Dr. Leslie Seiden, who serves patients in Lake Worth, Florida.
Dr. Seiden is a board-certified psychiatrist who serves patients at her private practice in Lake Worth, Florida. A Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (FAPA), she is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Medical Association, the Florida Medical Association, and the Florida Psychiatric Society.
The doctor is board-certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to promoting high-quality patient care for the public through the initial and continuing certification of psychiatrists and neurologists.
Additionally, she is certified in biofeedback through the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance, a non-profit organization that serves as the international standard in biofeedback certification, neurofeedback certification, and pelvic muscle dysfunction biofeedback certification.
After earning her bachelor’s degree from Cornell University in 1964, Dr. Seiden went on to obtain her medical degree from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in New York City, New York in 1968. She completed her residency in psychiatry at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Yeshiva University in 1972.
Following her many years of experience, she has earned several awards and honors, including the On-Time Doctor Award in 2018, the Patients’ Choice Award in 2018, and Compassionate Doctor Recognition in 2018.
Psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders. These include various maladaptations related to mood, behavior, cognition, and perceptions. Psychiatrists evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. They conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication, and evaluate treatment results.
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